Module: Strategy, Organisation and Innovation 2

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Strategy, Organisation and Innovation 2
Module Code	HR5128B (ITS) / MNA1162 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	John Loonam
Module Teachers	David Mann, Deirdre O'Reilly
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Define strategic issues, by critically reflecting on existing theories and conceptual frameworks and apply such lessons in the application of a strategic project;
2. Exhibit analytical and decision-making skills for dealing with complex conceptual organisational problems and leading strategic change, and the ability to apply these skills in an ethical manner;
3. Assess the role of value innovation in the development of strategic thinking;
4. Evaluate and apply key attributes sought by companies in the engagement of management consultants including interpersonal skills, time management, commercial awareness, initiative within ambiguity, independent learning and team collaboration skills, and effectively communicate the outcomes to stakeholders.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Strategy, Organisation & Innovation II and Consultancy Project Tools & Techniques
Independent Study	65	Reflecting on application of Module content to Strategic Project
Professional Practice	24	On site Research
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group presentation	n/a	15%	n/a
Group project	n/a	60%	n/a
Reflective journal	n/a	10%	n/a
Report(s)	Executive Briefing Report	15%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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